Friday, July 14, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 14, 2023.

SKRETTING, Allan Allan Skretting
1954 – 2023
Allan Wray Skretting, beloved husband of Ruth Skretting, passed away unexpectedly on his farm west of Enchant on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at the age of 69 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Enchant Community Hall, 121 Center Street, Enchant on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Enchant Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides his wife Ruth Allan is survived by their children Shane Skretting; Shari-Lynne Skretting of Lethbridge and her children Cassidy, Danica and Sienna; Trevor (Rachel) Skretting of Lethbridge; Desaray Skretting (Alex) of Calgary. He is also survived by his mother Ionne Skretting; siblings Muriel (Brent) Golby, Lesley Skretting, Darwin (Sherri) Skretting, Marilyn Skretting and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his father Gudmund Skretting, brother Gerald Skretting and sister-in-law Cindy Skretting.
Allan was born on May 5, 1954, the first son of Gudmund and Ionne Skretting. He was raised on the family farm and attended the Enchant and Vauxhall schools. Allan rented land prior to purchasing his own farm four miles north of his parents in 1982, where he resided until his passing.
He was truly a workaholic. Allan’s first priority was his family, he loved his children and had them work hard. He had several mottos and one was, if you weren’t working you weren’t living. Mixed grain farming was his life and he loved it, especially field work and machinery.
Allan worked hard for everything he had, was happy with it and never expected anyone to do a job he wouldn’t do himself. If anyone (family, friends, neighbors, even people he didn’t know) would ask for help, he would drop what he was doing to go help someone else.
Allan’s main focus was mechanics. He generally fixed his own machinery and vehicles. He didn’t believe in getting something new if he could fix what he already had. Allan also built a lot of his own machinery parts.
He believed in keeping everything from the cord off an old coffee pot or toaster, keys from anything that wouldn’t run anymore, the list is endless. It served him well many, many times. Anyone could ask for something and he would say “I think I have one of those.” If he didn’t have it, he would somehow build it.
Like the generation before him, antiques were a wonderful way to spend any free time he may have had. Allan loved and respected all his aunts and uncles and more than enjoyed spending time with them.
Anything to do with hunting was his relaxing fun time. He never went on holidays that might cut into his work time. Allan made many good friends over the years. The two main families in his life were Daryl Wright and family who was like a brother to him, and Kelly Murray and family who became his best buddy, they considered Allan part of the family. He appreciated these two families more than words can say.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Allan’s name may be made directly to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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NILSSON, Carol NILSSON Carol Darlene Nilsson, beloved wife of Darryl J. Nilsson of Stirling, passed away on July 5, 2023 at the age of 72.
She is the loving mother of Bradley (Trista) Nilsson of Rochester, NY; Benjamin (Mandy) Nilsson of Stirling; Heather (Brandt) Demars of Meridian, ID; Natasha (Marc) Bennett of Sherwood Park; Johanna (Kevin) Aneca of Chestermere; and the beloved grandmother of 25 grandchildren.
She is also survived by her siblings Phyllis (Pat) Falcigno, Ronalda Odland, Norreen (Dale) Mellott, and Conway Pauls.
She was predeceased by her parents and her beloved sister, Dorreen (Tom) Rookes.
The most important things in her life were her family, her faith in God, and her friends. She will be dearly missed.
The family expresses their thanks for the many kind and thoughtful acts extended during Carol’s cancer journey.
A special thanks to all the health care providers on Unit 3B, in the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, and at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit. Also, a heartfelt thanks to Tom Doyle and the volunteers from the Dragonboat Association for bringing Carol’s wish to life last summer.
Friends may meet the family on Monday, July 17, 2023 from 10:00 to 10:50 am prior to the service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stirling Chapel. The Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 am. Interment to follow in the Stirling Cemetery.
For more information and to send condolences please go to http://www.generationsfh.ca

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LAY, Peter LAY, PETER THOMAS Nov. 14, 1959 – July 10, 2023 It is with sadness that the family of Peter announce his peaceful passing together with his daughters and their mother at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta on July 10th, 2023 at the age of 63.
Peter leaves behind his two daughters Cecelia and Valerie (Jonathan), as well as his son Donny (Jordana) and his two brothers Christopher and Michael. He will be missed by his grandchildren Mackenzie, Charley, Sofia, Alexander, Jacob, William and Eva.
Peter was predeceased by his parents Margaret and Thomas Lay, and his brother Markus Lay.
At Peter’s request, no funeral or visitation will be held.
Peter’s daughters wish to thank the staff at Chinook Regional Hospital and St. Michael’s for their dedication and support of Peter.

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SKINNER, John Chesley “Ches” SKINNER It is with profound sadness we share that our dad, JOHN CHESLEY “CHES” SKINNER, experienced his final Father’s Day, on Sunday, June 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 78 years.
Family and friends are invited to come together to celebrate Ches’s life at CASA, 230 – 8 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, in the Community Room, on Saturday, July 15 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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SELESKI, Florence SELESKI MRS. FLORENCE MARY SELESKI (née Brooks) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Good Samaritans West Highlands, on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the age of 95 years.
Florence was born September 11, 1927 to Florence Anne and William Brooks in Cabri, Saskatchewan, and married John Seleski (deceased 2012) in 1951.
Florence is survived by her three sons: Robert (Alanna), and their children, Meranda (Micheal Snyder) and her great-grandchildren Atarah and Ari; Kyle (Andrea) and her children (Jade and Rhianna); and Ryan (Nicole) and her great-grandchildren Devon, Dominik, Derek, and Dylan; her second son David (Brawnwynn) and their children Benjamin (Coral) and Micheal; and her youngest son Brian (Judy) and their children, Katherine (James) and Mark.
A Funeral Service to be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Lois Punton officiating.
Following the Funeral Service, Florence will be laid to rest in Royal View Cemetery, North Lethbridge.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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COXSON, Stanley “Stan” COXSON STANLEY “STAN” FLOYDE COXSON passed away peacefully in the presence of his family in Lethbridge, Alberta on June 30, 2023 at the age of 90 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 1:30 P.M.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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KRUEGER, Olga KRUEGER It is with sorrow and gentle relief that the family of OLGA KRUEGER (née Braun) wishes to announce her passing on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the age of 99 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Ralph Molyneux officiating. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed and will be available to view on Olga’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Olga will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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TOKUDA, Ken TOKUDA KEN KATSUMI TOKUDA, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Blue Sky Lodge on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the age of 73 years, after a lengthy illness from a stroke.
Ken is survived by Chiduko Fay, (Henry-d) Nowak, Noriko Tokuda, Etsuko (Melvin-d) Karaki, George Tokuda, sister-in-law Dee Dee Tokuda, nieces and nephews: Laurel Tokuda (Scott), Jamie Tokuda, Cathy (Rick) Kortt, David (Linda) Nowak, Wayne Niven (Sophie) and Sherry (Terry) Grund; and great-nieces and nephews: Robert, Melissa, Justin (Kim), Sienna (Graydon), Emiko, Micha, Andrew and Aliyah.
He was predeceased by his parents Masao and Emiko and older brother Akimi.
Ken was born in Lethbridge on November 20, 1949. He grew up on the family farm in the Picture Butte area. After completing high school, he found accounting as his interest and worked a few jobs in Lethbridge, before he decided to go back to farming until 1986. He furthered his education at the Lethbridge Community College for two years, then found employment at various businesses, ending with Bert & Macs, until his stroke in 2006.
Ken was a successful curler, winning many trophies and he enjoyed playing golf.
A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Yasuo Izumi officiating.
In lieu of flowers or Koden, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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PAHULJE, Danica DANICA PAHULJE 1923 – 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Danica Pahulje in Lethbridge on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the age of 99 years. She passed away peacefully at Extendicare Fairmont with her family by her side.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ludvik, her parents Justina and Alojzij Petric and her three brothers Slavko, France and Joze.
She is survived by her children Dani, Majda (Malcolm Lowings), Ludvik (Jehan Cassis), and Bernadette. She is also survived by her sister, Justina Vale, and nieces Alenka and Tanya (Vince). She was the beloved grandmother (“Stara Mama”) to Michael Lowings (Anastasia Kulpa), Katherine Lowings (Derek Gaudet), Stefan Pahulje, Mikaela Pahulje and great-grandmother to Marian Lowings and Veronica Gaudet.
Danica was born on October 9, 1923, in the village of Sveta Trojica, Slovenia. She grew up on the family farm that included an inn. She worked in the family’s inn, where from a young age she developed skills of household management. She also worked on the family farm where her lifelong love of nature and the outdoors began. The war in the 1940s resulted in the death of her three brothers and forced the remaining family to flee to Austria where they stayed in various refugee camps for several years. It was at one of these camps where she met her future husband, Ludvik. With the hope of finding new and better opportunities, Danica with her parents and sister immigrated to Canada in 1948 and settled in southern Alberta where they worked as farm labourers. Later, Ludvik joined them, moving from Ontario where he had been working on the railway. In 1950, Danica married Ludvik in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church. Their children were born and raised in Lethbridge.
Danica cherished her family. Frequent gatherings at the family home included indulging in delicious meals and “pecivo”. Danica enjoyed gardening, both indoors and outdoors. She maintained her yard to perfection right into her early 90s. A personal highlight was when she received a gardening award in 2006.
Her greatest joy was celebrating the accomplishments of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She valued education and lifelong learning. She enjoyed various activities including singing, sewing, swimming, bowling and golf.
Danica’s resilience, perseverance, courage and faith helped her face adversity throughout her life. She will be greatly missed.
The family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the staff at Extendicare Fairmont for their compassionate care of Danica during the past two years.
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 pm, on Friday, July 21, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. To watch the Prayers via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Danica-Pahulje and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405, 12 AVENUE SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant. To watch the Funeral Mass via livestream, please go to https://www.tikilive.com/channel/allsaintsparish
In lieu of flowers, and for those who wish, please consider a donation to either Osteoporosis Canada, 201 – 250 Ferrand Drive, Toronto, Ontario M3C 3G8 (donate.osteoporosis.ca) or the Arthritis Society, 393 University Avenue, Suite 1700, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1E6 (arthritis.ca)
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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POZDNEKOFF, William WILLIAM POZDNEKOFF 1932 – 2023 Mr. William Pozdnekoff of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Betty Pozdnekoff, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre, on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the age of 91 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A private family Interment will be held.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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ANDERSEN, Nora NORA ANDERSEN 1922 – 2023 Mrs. Nora Andersen of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. John Andersen, passed away peacefully at Adaptacare in Lethbridge on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the age of 100 years. She was predeceased by her youngest daughter, Jean Andersen. Nora will be dearly missed by her daughter, Phyllis Hutchinson (Lynden); son, Raymond Andersen (Lynn); as well as her grandchildren, Karen Gilchrist (Keith); Geoffrey Hutchinson (Sarah); Sarah Andersen (Jason); and her great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, with Dr. Bruce Martin, officiating.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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CHIEF MOON, Matthew CHIEF MOON MATTHEW KYLE CHIEF MOON, (I’kayssoh’komi – Squirrel Calling), passed away on July 3, 2023 on the Blood Reserve, AB at the age of 26 years. A Wake Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Monday, July 24 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm continuing all night at Leon and Charlene’s residence. The Funeral Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall on Tuesday, July 25 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in Pioneer Cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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LEA, Erna LEA, Erna Jan. 22, 1933 – July 6, 2023 Erna (Rosner) Lea passed away peacefully at the age of 90, surrounded by her family, at Fairmont Extendicare in Lethbridge, AB.
Funeral service will take place on Friday, July 14, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel, located at 4105 Forestry Ave S, Lethbridge. Friends may meet family from 10:00-10:45am prior to the service.
Interment at Temple Hill Cemetery in Raymond, AB to follow.
Service will be live-streamed.
To send condolences please go to http://www.generationsfh.ca

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